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Saint Barbara by Francisco de Goya, depicting her serene acceptance before martyrdom.

Saint Barbara

Francisco de Goya

A young woman in a blue cloak with golden stars stands in prayer amidst clouds filled with flowers and symbols.

Triptych of Immaculate Conception

Adriaen Isenbrant

A man in profile, dressed in a fur-lined robe, with hands in prayer against a delicate landscape.

Portrait of a donor

Adriaen Isenbrant

A kneeling monk receives a bishop's blessing amid a gathering of clergy and cherubs under a shaft of golden light.

The Ordination of Blessed Waltmanus by Saint Norbert

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

Mary and the Christ Child share an intimate moment, with Mary seated on an ornate throne.

Virgin and Child

Adriaen Isenbrant

A triptych depicting the life of the Virgin with figures in gentle poses, framed by carved stone arches and soft golden light.

The Life of the Virgin

Adriaen Isenbrant

Death of the Virgin by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, depicting Mary surrounded by apostles in a moment of spiritual drama.

Death of the Virgin

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Lamentation by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the mourning of Christ's followers.

Lamentation

Peter Paul Rubens

Saint James the Greater by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the apostle in a moment of spiritual readiness.

Saint James the Greater

Peter Paul Rubens

Ansegisus and St. Bega, a Baroque painting by Peter Paul Rubens depicting a dramatic encounter between the two figures.

Ansegisus and St. Bega

Peter Paul Rubens

Correggio's Ecce Homo depicts Christ presented to the crowd, emphasizing his vulnerability and intimate connection with Mary.

Ecce Homo

Correggio

Saint Bonaventura's face illuminated by a shaft of golden light, expressing awe and humility.

Saint Bonaventura in Ecstasy

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

A depiction of Christ being nailed to the cross, surrounded by Roman soldiers and figures of sorrow.

Nailing to the Cross

Fra Angelico

Three angels share a meal with an elderly man draped in red, set against a backdrop of deep shadows.

Abraham served by three angels

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

Eliezer and Rebecca by Nicolas Poussin depicts a biblical scene of generosity and divine guidance.

Eliezer and Rebecca

Nicolas Poussin

The Virgin reaches toward the Christ Child, surrounded by children and angels in a serene landscape.

Holy Family with the Infant John and Angels

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

A winged angel holding white lilies approaches a kneeling woman at a lectern in a richly decorated room with a window showing a distant landscape.

Annunciation

Giovanni Bellini

A sower in a red jerkin scatters seed in a detailed Flemish landscape.

The Parable of the Sower

Abel Grimmer

The Magdalen by Anthony van Dyck depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of private devotion.

The Magdalen

Anthony van Dyck

The Parable of the Rich Fool by Rembrandt van Rijn depicts a rich man surrounded by wealth, illuminated by candlelight.

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Rembrandt van Rijn

Adoration of the Magi by Francisco de Zurbarán depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and the three Magi.

Adoration of the Magi

Francisco de Zurbarán

The Patron Saints of the Crotta Family by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo features vibrant colors and intricate details.

The Patron Saints of the Crotta Family

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

The Tribute Money by Peter Paul Rubens depicts Christ confronted by Pharisees about paying taxes.

The Tribute Money

Peter Paul Rubens

The Patrician's Dream depicts a Roman patrician receiving a vision from the Virgin Mary.

The Patrician's Dream

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

The Penitent Magdalene by Guido Reni depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of reflection.

The Penitent Magdalene

Guido Reni

El Greco's 'Christ Carrying the Cross' depicts a solitary Christ burdened by the cross against a dark sky.

Christ Carrying the Cross

El Greco

A depiction of Christ on the Cross, emphasizing solitude and suffering against a dark background.

Christ on the Cross

Francisco de Zurbarán

The Penitent Magdalene by Peter Paul Rubens depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of private repentance.

The Penitent Magdalene

Peter Paul Rubens

El Greco's 'Christ as Savior' depicts Christ revealing himself as the Redeemer.

Christ as Savior

El Greco

El Greco's 'The Penitent Saint Peter' depicts the apostle in a moment of deep remorse.

The Penitent Saint Peter

El Greco

Three enthroned figures in blue robes and a white dove hover on clouds above kneeling and reaching figures amid angels and saints.

La Gloria

Titian

Raphael's 'The miraculous Draught of Fishes' depicts the moment of a miraculous catch of fish.

The miraculous Draught of Fishes

Raphael

A crucifixion scene depicting Christ with a muted architectural backdrop and a serpent at his feet.

Abraham van (I) Strij Gekruisigde Christus DM 014 1113 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

A painting depicting Saint Benedict and Saint Augustine engaged in dialogue.

Sveti Benedikt i sveti Augustin

Giovanni Bellini

Lamentation by Peter Paul Rubens depicts Christ's body surrounded by mourners.

Lamentation (central panel of the Epitaph of Jan Michielsen and his Wife Maria Maes)

Peter Paul Rubens

Vincent van Gogh's 'Pietà' depicts the Virgin Mary cradling Christ after the Crucifixion.

Pietà

Vincent van Gogh

A lifeless Christ is cradled by a figure, with mourners and an angel surrounding them under a brooding sky.

The Lamentation of Christ

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

A depiction of Christ revealing the coming betrayal to the Apostles.

Christus and the Apostles

Anthony van Dyck

This painting depicts a religious pilgrimage scene.

Ontwerp van het vaantje van Mirakuleus beeld van den Zaligmaker ( Bedevaart van Hakendover )

Alfred Ost

The Prophets David and Daniel by Peter Paul Rubens features two biblical figures in a dynamic composition.

The Prophets David and Daniel

Peter Paul Rubens

Odilon Redon's painting 'Saint-Antoine' explores themes of spirituality and the primordial.

Saint-Antoine; Il doit y avoir quelque part des figures primordiales dont les corps ne sont que les images

Odilon Redon

This drawing features nude studies of boys intended for angel figures in a religious context.

Nude studies of boys for the figures of angels in the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Simon Vouet's 'Holy Family' depicts the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ and Joseph in a moment of intimate domesticity.

Holy Family

Simon Vouet

Albrecht Dürer's 'The Prodigal Son' depicts a poignant moment of redemption.

The prodigal son.

Albrecht Dürer

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; page 43' illustrates a poignant moment of return.

The Prodigal Son; page 43

Henri Rivière

A dramatic depiction of the assassination of Saint Albert of Jerusalem by Francisco de Goya.

Death of Saint Albert of Jerusalem

Francisco de Goya

A nude study of Mary by Józef Simmler, showcasing the artist's attention to anatomical detail.

Nude study for the figure of Mary in the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; page 13' illustrates a poignant moment of redemption.

The Prodigal Son; page 13

Henri Rivière

This painting depicts a dying ecclesiastic supported by an angel.

A Dying Ecclesiastic Supported by an Angel

Gaetano Gandolfi

Salvator Rosa's painting depicts the Prodigal Son in a moment of repentance.

The Prodigal Son Kneeling Repentant among Swine

Salvator Rosa

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; Troisième Tableau' depicts a poignant moment of return.

The Prodigal Son; Troisième Tableau

Henri Rivière

Christ carrying the Cross amidst a bustling procession in a fantastical landscape.

Christ carrying the Cross

Abel Grimmer

Saint Margaret by Raphael depicts the saint in a serene and divine setting.

Saint Margaret

Raphael

A Baroque painting depicting Saint Peter.

Saint Peter

Guercino

The Raising of the Cross by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the dramatic moment of Christ's crucifixion.

The Raising of the Cross

Peter Paul Rubens

This painting by Alfred Ost captures a serene religious scene with vibrant colors.

O zonnestraal Heiligheid

Alfred Ost

Jacques Callot's 'The Exorcism' captures a dramatic scene of spiritual struggle.

The Exorcism

Jacques Callot

A dramatic depiction of Abraham and Isaac, capturing the moment of suspense before the sacrifice.

Abraham and Isaac

Peter Paul Rubens

A group of mourners surrounds the lifeless body of Christ, their expressions conveying deep grief and intimacy.

The Lamentation of Christ

Abraham Bloemaert

A color sketch by Rubens depicting the Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine.

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine (Colour Sketch for the Altar of the Church of the Augustinian Fathers in Antwerp)

Peter Paul Rubens

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt depicts the Holy Family resting during their journey.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

El Greco's 'The Repentant Magdalen' depicts Mary Magdalene in deep contemplation.

The Repentant Magdalen

El Greco

The Repentant St. Peter by Francisco de Goya depicts St. Peter in deep remorse after denying Christ.

The Repentant St. Peter

Francisco de Goya

Alphonse Mucha's 'Job' features intricate designs and a serene figure.

Job

Alphonse Mucha

Albrecht Dürer's 'The Rest in Egypt' depicts the Holy Family in a serene landscape.

The Rest in Egypt

Albrecht Dürer

The Martyrdom of St. Peter by Jacques Callot depicts the dramatic moment of St. Peter's execution.

The Martyrdom of St. Peter

Jacques Callot

A serene depiction of the Holy Family resting during their flight into Egypt.

The Rest On The Flight Into Egypt

Pompeo Batoni

Guercino's 'The Rest on the Flight into Egypt' depicts a serene moment of respite.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Guercino

The Resurrected Christ by Titian depicts Christ emerging from the tomb in a moment of triumph.

The Resurrected Christ

Titian

Saint Dorothy by Francisco de Zurbarán depicts a serene figure surrounded by floral elements.

Saint Dorothy

Francisco de Zurbarán

A solitary figure in a niche, embodying sorrow with a crown of thorns and bound hands, evoking the moment of Ecce Homo.

Abraham van (I) Strij Ecce Homo DM 014 1112 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

Saint Jerome kneeling in fervent devotion, surrounded by scholarly tools.

Saint Jerome

Tintoretto

Acolyte with Open Book by Isidore Pils depicts a young figure in a contemplative pose.

Acolyte with Open Book

Isidore Pils

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt by Nicolas Poussin depicts a serene journey of the Holy Family returning from Egypt.

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt

Nicolas Poussin

Nicolas Poussin's 'The Return of the Holy Family to Nazareth' depicts a serene journey of the Holy Family.

The Return of the Holy Family to Nazareth

Nicolas Poussin

Mary Magdalene kneels in the desert, lost in contemplation, embodying solitude and penitence.

Madeleine dans le désert

Eugène Delacroix

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the moment of Saint Catherine's spiritual union with Christ.

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

Peter Paul Rubens

A dense group of figures in warm tones with a nearly nude man draped in white, set against swirling clouds and light.

All Saints

Peter Paul Rubens

A muscular crowd stones a serene figure in red as two angels descend from swirling clouds above.

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen (central panel)

Peter Paul Rubens

Saint Augustine kneels in a dark robe with clasped hands, flanked by Christ holding a cross and the Virgin Mary in red and blue, all illuminated by halos.

Saint Augustine with Christ and Virgin Mary

Peter Paul Rubens

A depiction of Saint Paul holding a sword, symbolizing his martyrdom and spiritual authority.

Saint Paul with a sword

Peter Paul Rubens

Edvard Munch's 'Old Man Praying' captures a figure in deep contemplation.

Old Man Praying

Edvard Munch

Guercino's 'Saint Matthew and the Angel' depicts the biblical figure in a moment of divine inspiration.

Saint Matthew and the Angel

Guercino

A solitary monk in contemplation, captured with soft folds of fabric and a half-shadowed face.

A Monk

Peter Paul Rubens

Triptych depicting the Last Judgment by Fra Angelico, featuring Christ as judge.

Triptych: The Last Judgment

Fra Angelico

Giovanni Bellini's Crucifixion depicts Christ's death with emotional depth and a serene landscape.

Giovanni-bellini-crucifixion-ca-1475-corsini-collection-florence

Giovanni Bellini

Albrecht Dürer's painting depicts Joachim and Anna embracing under the Golden Gate.

Joachim and Anna Embracing under the Golden Gate

Albrecht Dürer

A penitent kneels before a priest in a shadowed chamber, illuminated by a shaft of light.

The Sacrament of Penance

Nicolas Poussin

Rubens' 'The Transfiguration' depicts Christ radiating light on Mount Tabor.

The Transfiguration

Peter Paul Rubens

Carl Bloch's 'Tornekronet Kristushoved' depicts a crowned Christ head with intricate details.

Tornekronet Kristushoved

Carl Bloch